Chianche
| Chianche | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Chianche | |
  Chianche Location of Chianche in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 41°03′N 14°47′E / 41.050°N 14.783°ECoordinates: 41°03′N 14°47′E / 41.050°N 14.783°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Province | Avellino (AV) |
| Frazioni | Chianchetelle, San Pietro Irpino, Chianche scalo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Angelo Stefano Di Giovanni |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.81 km2 (2.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 356 m (1,168 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 596 |
| • Density | 88/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Chianchesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 83010 |
| Dialing code | 0825 |
| Patron saint | St. Felice of Nola |
| Saint day | January 14 |
| Website | Official website |
Chianche is a town and comune in Avellino Province, in the Campania region of Italy.
The town rises on the border between the Avellino and Benevento provinces, on top of a green hill. It is surrounded by chestnut-tree woods, while the fertile countryside produces very fine olive oil and the famous DOC wine "Greco di Tufo".
The town's history is trackable to circa 300, when it was named Planca. It was lorded by many different feudal families, among them the Caracciolo and Carafa.